Abstract: Systems, methods, and other embodiments described herein relate to automatically determining the size of a trailer being towed by a vehicle. In one embodiment, a method includes, responsive to determining that a trailer is aligned with a towing vehicle, analyzing radar returns from a radar of the towing vehicle to identify radar features within an area behind the towing vehicle. The method includes determining a trailer size of the trailer from the radar features. The method includes adjusting operation of the towing vehicle according to the trailer size.

Abstract: For medical devices that apply radiation or other energy to patients, the way in which those devices are used may be analyzed to determine whether human factors are contributing to unnecessary doses of radiation, or to unnecessary wear-and-tear on the equipment. Medical equipment that applies energy to patients may leave a log, indicating who was operating the equipment and what protocols were used during the operation. The facility that owns the equipment may also have records, such as billing records or other institutional records. The equipment's logs, as well as the facility's records, may be analyzed in order to determine whether judgment of the technicians operating the equipment, or the physicians on whose orders the equipment is operated, are contributing to higher doses of radiation than necessary. The analysis may be used for regulatory reporting, or to correct human judgment errors, or to reduce use of consumables.

Abstract: An auxin acid-catalyzed stable microemulsion pesticide formulation is provided that is clear and stable under a wide range of temperature conditions encountered during distribution, storage, and use of the pesticide formulation. A precursor for the microemulsion includes an auxin ester, a protox inhibitor, and an auxin acid stabilizing agent as active ingredients. Inactive ingredients in the precursor include a microemulsifier, a stabilizing co-emulsifier, a dispersant, and a solvent present in amounts such that when the precursor is added to water of dilution to form a concentrate or a ready-to-use formulation, the clear and stable microemulsion that is spontaneously formed has oily active ingredient-containing nano-sized particles no larger than about 1? dispersed in the water.

Abstract: A chemically and physically stable, transparent, hybrid pesticide concentrate is provided for preparation of a water-based microemulsion formulation. The pesticides preferably comprise an oil-soluble pesticide component, and a pesticide component having a Lewis acid pesticide portion and a pesticide complex portion. An inactive biphasic coupling agent for the pesticide ingredients includes a solvent capable of solvating the oil-soluble pesticide component, and two organic cosolvents capable of solvating the Lewis acid pesticide portion and the pesticide complex portion pesticide ingredients, respectively. A selected emulsifier is incorporated in the concentrate. A sufficient quantity of a complexing agent is provided to maintain the electrical potential of the final concentrate at a value of about ?150 mV to about +150 mV.

Abstract: An auxin acid-catalyzed stable microemulsion pesticide formulation is provided that is clear and stable under a wide range of temperature conditions encountered during distribution, storage, and use of the pesticide formulation. A precursor for the microemulsion includes an auxin ester, a protox inhibitor, and an auxin acid stabilizing agent as active ingredients. Inactive ingredients in the precursor include a microemulsifier, a stabilizing co-emulsifier, a dispersant, and a solvent present in amounts such that when the precursor is added to water of dilution to form a concentrate or a ready-to-use formulation, the clear and stable microemulsion that is spontaneously formed has oily active ingredient-containing nano-sized particles no larger than about 1? dispersed in the water.

Abstract: A storage stable, efficacious pesticide formulation is provided that is dilutable by the user and contains azadirachtin (AZA) and a pyrethrin or pyrethroid (PYR), and optionally an aprotic solvent and non-ionic, substantially water-free emulsifier. A sufficient amount of the PYR is provided to complex with the AZA A on opposite sides of the molecular structure thereof, thereby preventing rearrangement of the AZA A molecule in the presence of moisture that would result in hydrolysis and decomposition of AZA A. The AZA-PYR combination is sufficiently chemically stable such that less than 10% of the AZA A is decomposed when the formulation is subjected to an accelerated aging test for 30 days at 40° C. in a sealed container. The molar ratio of PYR to AZA A is preferably within the range of 0.5/1-10.5/1, more preferably within the range of 1.5/1-7/1, and most preferably with the range of 3/1-6/1.

Abstract: A selective synergistic postemergent herbicide composition is provided for the control of undesired broadleaf vegetation and grassyweeds comprising the combination of quinclorac and a selective herbicidal protox inhibitor. About 0.05 part to about 0.1 part by weight of the protox inhibitor is provided for each part by weight of quinclorac. Better synergistic results are obtained from the combination of quinclorac, a selective herbicidal protox inhibitor, and a selective herbicidal auxinic agent. About 0.05 part to about 0.1 part by weight of the protox inhibitor is provided for each part by weight of quinclorac, and about 1 part to about 4 parts by weight of the auxinic herbicidal agent for each part by weight of quinclorac. The synergistic composition hereof has been found to provide more rapid and better control of grassy weeds such as crabgrass than presently registered herbicides.

Abstract: A selective synergistic postemergent herbicide composition is provided for the control of undesired broadleaf vegetation and grassy weeds comprising the combination of quinclorac and a selective herbicidal protox inhibitor. About 0.05 part to about 0.1 part by weight of the protox inhibitor is provided for each part by weight of quinclorac. Better synergistic results are obtained from the combination of quinclorac, a selective herbicidal protox inhibitor, and a selective herbicidal auxinic agent. About 0.05 part to about 0.1 part by weight of the protox inhibitor is provided for each part by weight of quinclorac, and about 1 part to about 4 parts by weight of the auxinic herbicidal agent for each part by weight of quinclorac. The synergistic composition hereof has been found to provide more rapid and better control of grassy weeds such as crabgrass than presently registered herbicides.